How to Cook Tilapia - 4 Easy Recipes

Tilapia has become the fifth most popular fish consumed in the United States, perhaps due to its mild flavor and its perceived health benefits. For one thing, this nonpredatory fish species has been found to build up less mercury in its tissues than many other fish, including salmon. In addition, a 3-oz. serving of tilapia has only 109 calories, compared to 175 for salmon, while providing more protein. You can make tilapia a tasty dinner dish in multiple ways.

Season fillets to taste with basil, pepper, onion powder and celery salt. Arrange them on the pan and broil for three minutes.

Flip the fillets and broil them for two more minutes. Remove the fillets and cover them with the cheese mixture. Broil until cheese melts (approximately three minutes). Make sure the fish flakes and is done.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Chop crab, shrimp and mushrooms and then saute them with butter and garlic. Add softened Neufchatel cheese and chicken broth, and stir until cheese is melted

Place tilapia in a baking dish coated with nonstick spray. Cover tilapia with seafood/mushroom/cheese mixture. Sprinkle with Swiss cheese, and melt 3 tbsp. of margarine with 1 cup of breadcrumbs and spread over the mixture. Bake at 400 degrees for 3 minutes.